Generous exit packages, fringe benefits and leave cash-outs placed seven Southern California officials onto a list of the Top 10 best-paid city managers in the state in 2023, according to newly released payroll data from the State Controller’s Office. The …
7 SoCal city managers among state’s highest paid thanks to lucrative exit packages Read MoreI happened to look out the window today as my mail carrier Sonya was leaving after delivering my mail, which she had placed neatly in the box and closed. She stopped to pick up two advertising flyers from off the …
Senior Moments: When your mail carrier delivers more than just the bills Read MoreJuly 13, 2004 El Toro Memorial Park The 25-foot iron gate at the entrance to the old cemetery was locked. I hadn’t counted on that. I had always planned to arrive early, to be the first one there, so I …
Murder by suicide: 50 years ago, Linda Cummings died and the pursuit of the truth started Read MoreI hope everyone cares about Congressional races in places like Modesto, Irvine and Hanford because those races are relegating important issues like rampant retail theft and the fentanyl epidemic to an afterthought. You see, there’s an election coming up and …
Is any top-ranking California Democrat actually concerned with governing California? Read MoreThe Supreme Court’s decision in Murthy v. Missouri, the important First Amendment case about government censorship of Americans’ speech on social media, is puzzling. The case, originally known as Missouri v. Biden, is a lawsuit filed against the government by …
Susan Shelley: Why didn’t SCOTUS defend our free speech rights? Read MoreAssemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer wants the state of California to apologize for slavery, despite the fact that, as he writes, California was never a slave state. It’s not the first time I’ve heard this sort of insanity – like California city …
Austin Dragon: No apologies necessary for slavery Read MoreRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — NHRA drag racing great John Force is showing “daily signs of improvement” in a neurological intensive care unit a week after a fiery, 300 mph crash at the Virginia Nationals, according to his team. John Force Racing said …
John Force showing daily signs of improvement, but remains in ICU Read MoreQ. My daughter visits once or twice a year from her home, which is hundreds of miles away from where I live. She told me I must stop driving, should have a college student live with me and hire someone …
We’ve heard of helicopter parents. But what about helicopter adult children? Read MoreSeason 24 “Dancing With the Stars” alum Nick Viall is speaking out about rumors that his wife, Natalie Joy, cheated on him. The couple, who welcomed their first child in February 2024, has been the subject of online rumors for …
DWTS Alum Addresses Cheating Rumors 4 Months After Baby Read MoreHallmark star and longtime actress Shannen Doherty is preparing to undergo more chemotherapy treatments. Doherty is battling stage IV breast cancer that has spread to her bones. “I have no idea how long I’m gonna be on the chemo for,” Doherty …
Hallmark Star Prepares for ‘Scary’ Months Ahead Read MoreBay Area schools have experienced the third largest decline in student enrollment in California over the past 10 years, as families left high-cost coastal areas for more affordable inland cities and states, new data shows. The region is expected to …
Bay Area school enrollment plunges as families flee high-cost region Read MoreFor more than 30 years, Ken Wayne was a familiar face of Bay Area television news. While the longtime anchorman — who retired this spring — is off the air now, he plans to spend a good chunk of his …
Anchorman leaves television to rescue dogs, bears and bald eagles Read More“I’ve been in some gnarly terrain, but I didn’t think there was terrain like that in my backyard.” — Lukas McClish, 34, of Boulder Creek, who spent 10 days lost in the woods near his Santa Cruz Mountains home after …
They said it: Lost in the woods Read MoreKamala Harris Oakland’s favorite daughter gives a sharp critique of Donald Trump and a forceful defense of President Biden after his disastrous debate, increasing chances she could replace him as Democratic nominee if he drops out. Big …
Latest line: A good week for Kamala Harris, a bad week for Big Oil Read MoreMLS free agency opened Dec. 13, and the Fire made it clear they wanted midfielder Kellyn Acosta, flying him into town on a private jet. Upon arrival, he toured the city, the site of the upcoming performance center and Soldier …
What Kellyn Acosta’s free agent journey means for him, the Fire and MLS Read MoreHollywood movie star Gabrielle Union (Think Like a Man, Bad Boys II, Bring It On) is soaking up the sun on Canouan, an island in the Caribbean archipelago nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Canouan’s population is “about 1,700.” …
Gabrielle Union Stuns in Tiny String Bikini in ‘Special Place’ Read MoreBay Area schools have experienced the third largest decline in student enrollment in California over the past 10 years, as families left high-cost coastal areas for more affordable inland cities and states, new data shows. The region is expected to …
Bay Area school enrollment plunges as families flee high-cost region Read MoreFor more than 30 years, Ken Wayne was a familiar face of Bay Area television news. While the longtime anchorman — who retired this spring — is off the air now, he plans to spend a good chunk of his …
Anchorman leaves television to rescue dogs, bears and bald eagles Read More“I’ve been in some gnarly terrain, but I didn’t think there was terrain like that in my backyard.” — Lukas McClish, 34, of Boulder Creek, who spent 10 days lost in the woods near his Santa Cruz Mountains home after …
They said it: Lost in the woods Read MoreKamala Harris Oakland’s favorite daughter gives a sharp critique of Donald Trump and a forceful defense of President Biden after his disastrous debate, increasing chances she could replace him as Democratic nominee if he drops out. Big …
Latest line: A good week for Kamala Harris, a bad week for Big Oil Read MoreThe Denver Nuggets may soon be replacing starting shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope who is a strong candidate to sign elsewhere in NBA free agency. The sharpshooting veteran is sure to attract plenty of suitors thanks to his shooting and defensive …
Nuggets Starter Predicted to Bolt for $70 Million Deal With 76ers Read MoreWESTMINSTER — Her rock is 28 pounds of Red Bull on four legs — one part husky, one part lab, one part funny car. Mishka, 11, moves like a comet in the grass, blessed with a gorgeous blond mane that …
Keeler: UFC fighter Rose Namajunas fighting to save Metro Denver’s largest dog park. “This space is really special to me” Read MoreThe road to American sport climbing at the Paris Olympics was paved through Boulder. Three of the four Americans headed to Paris for lead and bouldering — Colin Duffy, Brooke Raboutou and Natalia Grossman — spent their youth at ABC …
Trio of Colorado climbers in Paris Olympics reinforce Boulder’s status as sport’s mecca Read MoreZach Allen saw a pathway to success for himself even from 2,500 miles away. In early October 2021, Allen was in the midst of his third season with the Arizona Cardinals. He had two career sacks to his name after …
Years before Zach Allen and John Franklin-Myers became Broncos teammates, they connected on social media: “Basically, like, game recognize game” Read MoreInvestment in commercial real estate is at its lowest levels since 2013, office buildings are selling at steep discounts, and commercial construction is slowing dramatically, aside from apartments. Lenders and the larger economy should be able to weather the real …
Office market downturn not swamping financial system, but too many apartments might Read MoreJefferson County officials have agreed to pay a former inmate $500,000 to settle a 2022 incident in which jail surveillance video shows deputies drop the handcuffed man on his face. On the night of Nov. 20, 2022, sheriff’s deputies at …
Jefferson County agrees to pay $500,000 settlement Read MorePeople line up for the Merry Go Round at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside, Colorado on Thursday, June 27, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post) Cheerful calliope music blared as the merry-go-round spun at Lakeside Amusement Park, harkening back …
Why Lakeside’s Cyclone hasn’t run in 2 years — and what the 116-year-old park is doing to bring back its iconic roller coaster Read MoreAn anthology of Colorado writers and a study of the stuff created by man, by a former Denver Museum of Nature and Science archaeologist, are among the winners of the 2024 Colorado Book Awards. “So Much Stuff” is by Chip …
“So Much Stuff” and more Colorado Book Awards winners Read MoreThe right to free speech, or the right to discriminate? Re: “Jack Phillips’ cakes are expression and should be protected,” June 23 commentary Krista Kafer’s Sunday editorial defending “Jack Phillip’s cakes” does make sense on the most superficial level. Should …
Letters: Challenging the baker — The right to free speech, or the right to discriminate? Read MoreThe Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Sunday, starting in Uptown, passing through Lake View and ending in Lincoln Park. The city’s 53rd edition of the Pride Parade will be smaller than in the past — limited by …
Chicago Pride Parade is Sunday. What you need to know. Read MoreKatie Thurston has opened up about something extremely personal and, unfortunately, extraordinarily painful. On Friday, the former Bachelorette lead revealed to the public that she is a victim of sexual assault. In a candid Instagram post, Thurston detailed her experience …
Katie Thurston Reveals She Was Raped: “I Refuse to Feel Defeated” Read MoreJeff Lewis is not a fan of Danielle Cabral’s clothing line. In June 2024, the “Jeff Lewis Has Issues” podcast host talked about “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” with his guest, Melissa Gorga. But when talk turned to an …
Jeff Lewis Criticizes ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Star’s Brand Read MoreLindsay Hubbard revealed that it didn’t take her long to get over Carl Radke. In a June 2024 interview, the “Summer House” star said that by the time the 8th season of the Bravo reality show aired, she was well …
Lindsay Hubbard Reveals Why It Didn’t Take ‘Too Long’ To Get Over Carl Radke Breakup Read MoreThe Toronto Maple Leafs seem to find themselves linked to every free agent and player available for trade. On the other hand, we’ve hardly heard from the actual members of the organization since the season ended. That changed on Saturday, …
Maple Leafs’ Coach Breaks Silence on Mitch Marner’s Future Read MoreEmma Slater has a favorite castmate on “Dancing With the Stars” – and it’s not any of her fellow pro dancers or her ex-husband, Sasha Farber. In a June 2024 interview with Reality Tea, the veteran “Dancing With the Stars” pro …
Emma Slater Names Favorite ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Co-Star Read MoreHaving sniper-trained police in our neighborhoods to protect us and our homes was not anything we thought we would see when we were elected to the University of Colorado Board of Regents – an unpaid elected position. Yet, this was …
Opinion: Protesters came to our homes, with antisemitic chants to “globalize the intifada” Read MoreDear Ismael, With summer in full swing, what are some good ways to get visiting family/friends/tourists out of The Loop and into neighborhoods in a way that can provide a more localized, interesting experience as well as (ideally) help give …
Advice: How to get tourist to experience Chicago beyond The Loop? Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I’m a single retired grandfather in the South. My daughter, 50, has hitched her wagon to an alcoholic. She’s circling the drain and going down with him. My grandsons are adults and scattered around the country. They are …
Dear Abby: My descendants don’t deserve my estate Read MoreEd Potocki plucked a cicada off his chest and noticed white or blue eyes. The 2024 emergence of the 17-year cicadas is ending. In its wake are a host of memories and peculiarities. This emergence received more buzz, probably because …
Memories and a goodbye to periodical cicadas, freaks to bait, for another 17 years Read MoreThe Tampa Bay Lightning stole most of the headlines coming out of the 2024 NHL draft and it wasn’t because of their selections. The Lightning completed two trades on Saturday, June 29 opening a lot of cap room ahead of …
Lightning Make Jake Guentzel ‘Priority Target’ After Draft: Report Read More